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.Says small businesses, artisans, farmers to benefit in N5.4bn SAfER II package The Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Oyo State, on Wednesday, presented the report of the implementation of Quarters 1 & 2 of the 2025 Budget, saying that the state achieved 80 per cent revenue for the half-year budget performance between January and June. Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Professor Musibau Babatunde, stated this at the presentation of the revenue and expenditure performance, held at the Local Government Staff Training School, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. The Commissioner also said that the state government would soon begin the…

Oyo school alumnus splashes N1m awards on best students, staff to counter ‘education is scam’ narrative In a bid to promote academic excellence and reward hard work, an alumnus of Abiodun Atiba Memorial Institute, Oyo, Mr. Babatunde Tijani (aka TJ) has awarded the sum of N1 million to four outstanding graduating students and the staff of the school during the institution’s 44th valedictory service and prize-giving day. Tijani, who was the Special Guest of Honour at the event, announced cash prizes of N200,000 each to the best students in Science, Arts, and Commerce, as well as the overall best graduating…

Importers have dropped petrol prices below the price offered by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, sparking a new wave of competition. This comes amid a call by the President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, for the Federal Government to ban fuel importation. Findings by our correspondent showed that some filling stations now sell petrol below N860 per litre, while Dangote partners, such as MRS, Heyden, and others, sell at N865 or N875 in Lagos and Ogun States. A filling station named SGR in Ogun State reduced its price to N847 per litre as of Tuesday. Marketers confirmed to The…

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, received the governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, with the two states working to strengthen ties in the economic, agriculture and security sectors. The two governors met behind closed doors. But Prince Abiodun, while addressing newsmen shortly after the meeting, said his discussion with his Oyo State counterpart centred on issues of mutual interests and importance, stressing how both states share strong historical, cultural and economic ties. Recall that Governor Makinde had paid a similar visit to the Ogun State governor, where he said that the two states would embark on…

Minister of State for Health, Dr. Isiak Salako, has admonished Nigerians, particularly the youths to always show respect and love for the country, explaining that there was no free food anywhere. Salako who spoke through the Deputy Chairman of the Medical Advisory Council at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ile-Ife, Professor Akinwumi Komolafe, said it was time that every hands are joined to lift Nigeria up for the task ahead. The Minister who was in LAUTECH to deliver the 3rd Faculty Lecture of Food and Consumer Sciences, said “the truth is stark that our current food system encompassing…

In Appeal No: CA/OW/199/2022, between the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), the Corps Marshal, and an FRSC officer identified by Uniform No. COSS 35 (1st to 3rd Appellants) and Mr. Shebbs Emmanuel Ugochukwu (Respondent), the Court of Appeal upheld the lower court’s ruling that the seizure of a driver’s licence, vehicle, or related documents without lawful justification constitutes a violation of fundamental human rights. The Imo State Division of the Nigerian Court of Appeal in Owerri has ruled in favour of Dr. Emmanuel Ugochukwu Shebbs, affirming that the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) does not have the authority to seize…

A former member of the Oyo State House of Assembly and immediate past Chairman of the Oyo State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (OyoRUWASSA), Hon. Najeem Omirinde, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Hon. Justice Stephen Olaoye Popoola, describing his death as a monumental loss to the judiciary, the people of Saki, Oyo State, and Nigeria at large. In a condolence message made available to journalists on Tuesday, Hon. Omirinde extolled the late Justice Popoola as a principled, courageous, and intellectually sound jurist who served the nation with distinction and integrity. “The news of the passing of…

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has been described as an intentional leader who wants beautiful things for the people of the state. This was the submission of Mrs Olanike Mustapha, Chief Executive Officer of Pams Travels & Tours Limited, during an interview with The People’s Verdict. She said, “I need to commend our GSM, Governor Seyi Makinde, for the great work he has started doing in Oyo State, because the work is ongoing. For example, I live at Apete and for a long time, where I live in particular, there is this bridge that had been giving us a lot…

The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) gathered for its 44th Annual National Scientific Conference tagged “IFEADIGO 2025,” which kicked off with an impressive opening ceremony on July 23, 2025, at the International Conference Center (ICC) in Awka, Anambra State. This year’s theme, “Technology Integration and Personalized Care: The Future of Community Pharmacy Practice,” attracted prominent figures from various sectors, including government officials, healthcare professionals, academia, traditional rulers, and distinguished members of the pharmaceutical industry. The ceremony brought together key stakeholders such as the Executive Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo; Pharm. Tanko Ayuba Ibrahim, President of…

The GSMists Volunteers 4 DONDEAL 2025, under the able leadership of Prince Oluyinka Tella, have rolled out a comprehensive mobilisation campaign in support of the PDP candidate, Hon. Fola Oyekunle (DON), ahead of the House of Representatives bye-election slated for August 16, 2025, in Ibadan North Federal Constituency. As part of their support initiatives, the GSMists are erecting billboards across strategic locations, while also printing posters, flyers, airing jingles on popular radio stations, and facilitating other key logistics to increase public awareness and voter engagement. Additionally, the GSMists Volunteers 4 DON are actively reaching out to residents in every nook…